Key Account Specialist (Dermatological Skincare) - Pharmacy Line - Riyadh📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Galderma, a leader in dermatology, is seeking a Key Account Specialist for its Dermatological Skincare pharmacy line in Riyadh. With a global presence, Galderma is committed to advancing dermatology through an innovative, science-based portfolio. This role is essential for managing and growing key pharmacy accounts, aligning with business objectives, and achieving strong outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. We are looking for individuals who are results-oriented, proactive, and possess a collaborative spirit, with a dedication to making a positive impact on consumers, patients, and healthcare professionals.

Galderma fosters employee empowerment, personal growth, diversity, and respect. This full-time position in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, offers opportunities for challenging work and significant contribution towards the company's ambition to be the leading dermatology company globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with assigned pharmacy accounts, ensuring alignment on business objectives, commercial terms, and growth plans.
• Achieve sell-in and sell-out targets through accurate forecasting, demand planning, and commercial plan execution.
• Develop and implement tailored Joint Business Plans (JBPs) for each account, including promotions, trade activities, and visibility initiatives.
• Ensure excellence in in-store execution, including product availability, merchandising standards, and promotional compliance.
• Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, trade terms, and promotions to optimize profitability and market position.
• Track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as sales, off-take, stock levels, and ROI for activations, providing insights for performance enhancement.
• Collaborate with marketing, supply chain, finance, and field teams for seamless execution and strategic alignment.
• Monitor competitor activities, market trends, and customer feedback to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Develop stakeholder maps for assigned accounts and cultivate relationships with key decision-makers and influencers.
• Create account strategies and actionable growth plans in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive the execution of account plans by mobilizing internal resources to capitalize on business growth opportunities.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure a unified "One Galderma" approach in customer interactions.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to identify opportunities for portfolio bundling, cross-category activations, and synergistic promotions.
• Maintain and apply a strong integrated dermatology strategy mindset across all customer engagements.
• Ensure full compliance with company legal, ethical, and compliance standards, adhering to all local laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Support the identification and development of new business opportunities, partnerships, and expansion initiatives within the pharmacy channel.
• Provide regular business reviews, insights, and recommendations to management for strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Pharmacy, or an equivalent qualification/experience.
• A minimum of 7-8 years of working experience in sales within the multinational pharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrated history of achieving at least 100% of annual sales targets in the past 2-3 years.

Required Skills

• Account Management
• Sales & Forecasting
• Business Planning
• Trade Execution
• Commercial Negotiations
• Performance Monitoring
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Market Intelligence
• Stakeholder Mapping
• Relationship Building
• Strategy Development
• Resource Mobilization
• Team Leadership
• Portfolio Bundling
• Cross-category Activations
• Synergistic Promotions
• Dermatology Strategy
• Compliance
• New Business Development
• Partnership Development
• Business Reviews
• Problem-Solving
• Initiative
• Teamwork
• Collaboration
• Positive Energy

Work Environment and Details

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires 5-10 years of experience. The company is Galderma, a global leader in dermatology.